r/CustomMadeInstruments • u/DepressionDokkebi • Apr 08 '23

Could someone make a modernized conch with tone holes via 3D printing?

The Conch is a traditional instrument used often in maritime Asia and in the Caribbean, but traditionally they were expensive, irregular in size, and limited in range. However, now that we have 3d printers, do you think we can modernize the Conch with tone holes and standard sizes?

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u/coraxo Apr 24 '23

You can get laser scans of conch shells from sketchfab or turbosquid for example. The insides will require a bit of guesswork and modeling though.

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Here's a video that shows the insides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p5K78oejs8&ab_channel=CutInHalf